Winding Hole below Garston Lock
Garston Lock Weir Exit
Garston Lock, M4, Theale RG31 7BH, United Kingdom

Winding Hole below Garston Lock
is a minor waterways place
on the River Kennet between
Burghfield Bridge No 14 (Burghfield) (1 mile and 5¾ furlongs
and 1 lock
to the east) and
Newbury Lock No 85 (13 miles and 2½ furlongs
and 16 locks
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Burghfield Bridge No 14 is Quarry Bridge (demolished);
¾ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Newbury Lock No 85 is Garston Lock No 102;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
You can wind here.
| Burghfield Lock No 103 | 1 mile, 1½ furlongs | |
| Burghfield Mill Winding Hole | 7 furlongs | |
| Hisseys Bridge No 17 | 3¼ furlongs | |
| M4 Motorway Bridge No 18 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Quarry Bridge (demolished) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Winding Hole below Garston Lock | ||
| Garston Lock No 102 | ½ furlongs | |
| Sheffield Lock No 101 | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Theale Swing Bridge No 19 | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Sheffield Lock Weir Entrance | 7 furlongs | |
| Gravel Works Conveyor Bridge No 20 (demolished) | 7 furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Garston Lock No 102
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Lock No 95 — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services
In the direction of High Bridge Reading
Thames & Kennet Marina — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Shiplake Lock — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Cleeve Lock — 18 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Cleeve LockNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Lock No 95 — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services
In the direction of High Bridge Reading
Shiplake Lock — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Mapledurham Lock — 11 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham Lock
Marsh Lock — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Marsh Lock
Hambleden Lock — 16 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Hambleden Lock
Goring Lock — 17 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Goring LockNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Lock No 95 — 4 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Ham Manor Marina — 12 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 15 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services
In the direction of High Bridge Reading
Thames & Kennet Marina — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet Marina
Shiplake Lock — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Shiplake Lock
Mapledurham Lock — 11 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham LockNearest place to turn
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Sheffield Lock Weir Entrance — 7 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Sulhampstead Lock — 1 mile, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Draper's Osier Bed Stream Leaves — 1 mile, 6½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Tyle Mill Lock — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Tyle Mill Winding Hole — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole by Ufton Swing Bridge — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Winding Hole below Padworth Lock — 4 miles, 1½ furlongs and 5 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Aldermaston Arm — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 6 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
In the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Mill Winding Hole — 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Lock Weir Exit — 1 mile, 2½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Island Entrance No 2 — 1 mile, 5½ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Burghfield Island Entrance No 1 — 1 mile, 7¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Southcote Lock Weir Exit — 2 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Fobney Lock Weir Entrance — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole above Fobney Lock — 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Fobney Lock Weir Exit — 3 miles, 2½ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Winding Hole above County Lock — 4 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of High Bridge Reading
Reading Jail Loop (western entrance) — 5 miles, 4 furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Reading Jail Loop (western entrance)
Reading Jail Loop (eastern entrance) — 5 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 4 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Reading Jail Loop (eastern entrance)
Blakes Lock Weir Exit — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Blakes Lock Weir ExitNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Tyle Mill Lock C&RT Services — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Kintbury Services — 19 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Northcroft Lane Arm, then on the Kennet and Avon Canal (Main Line) to Kintbury Services
In the direction of High Bridge Reading
Mapledurham Lock — 11 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Mapledurham LockNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
Newbury Marina — 12 miles, 7 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Northcroft Lane Arm
In the direction of High Bridge Reading
Thames & Kennet Marina — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to High Bridge Reading, then on the River Thames (River Kennet) to Thames - Kennet Junction (Kennet Mouth), then on the River Thames (below Oxford) to Thames & Kennet MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![Pillbox alongside the towpath at Garston Lock. Unlike most of them along the Kennet & Avon canal, not covered in vegetation [graffiti instead]. by Christine Johnstone – 06 October 2013](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/71/43/3714323_f8ae116c_120x120.jpg)
![Garston Lock. Garston Lock (number 102) is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal between Sheffield Bottom Lock (101) and Burghfield Lock (103). It was built between 1718 and 1723 and has a rise/fall of 2.31 metres.The lock is unusual as it is turf sided, one of only two on the Kennet and Avon Canal in this style. The other is [[[7490185]]].The lock is Grade II* listed, list entry number 1117125 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1117125 by Oscar Taylor – 25 September 2023](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/60/72/7607234_64ffabef_120x120.jpg)



![Garston Lock. Garston Lock (number 102) is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal between Sheffield Bottom Lock (101) and Burghfield Lock (103). It was built between 1718 and 1723 and has a rise/fall of 2.31 metres.The lock is unusual as it is turf sided, one of only two on the Kennet and Avon Canal in this style. The other is [[[7490185]]].The lock is Grade II* listed, list entry number 1117125 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1117125The pillboxes are also listed, the one to the left Grade II listed, list entry number 1135986 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1135986 and the one to the right Grade II listed, list entry number 1117126 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1117126 by Oscar Taylor – 25 September 2023](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/60/72/7607233_222bfa4e_120x120.jpg)





![Garston Lock, No. 102, Kennet Navigation. Grade II* Listed turf lock. Turf-sided locks that exist have been restored with varying degrees of originality but this is reportedly the only remaining original example. It was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore and widened in 1767 for Newbury type barges largely destroying the earlier construction. It has a rise/fall of 7 ft 7ins (2.29m). Whilst cheap to build, the lock will use more water than a traditional brick lock of the same size. Restoration work in 1993-4 revealed a timber head apron (platform at the entrance to a lock chamber) of mid 18th century date that fell out of use when the lock was subsequently rebuilt, possibly around 1854, to the specifications of John Rennie with a slate revetment. The rails that prevent boats grounding and protects the solid lower wall of welsh slate was added circa 1900 by the GWR. The revetment of slate is a unique feature for locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Also shown is the Grade II listed 1940 pillbox. See [[6358167]] for details of pillbox and full lock view. by Jo and Steve Turner – 16 October 2003](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/35/79/6357947_8f944d1b_120x120.jpg)

![Turf-sided Garston Lock [no 102] emptying. The rails prevent boats grounding on the sloping 'turf' sides. When the lock is full the brown vegetation is under water. by Christine Johnstone – 04 October 2013](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/71/13/3711362_8498bd90_120x120.jpg)
![Waiting near the lock. Narrow boat waits near Garston lock for the one in the lock to exit. [[2168322]] by Bill Nicholls – 13 November 2010](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/16/83/2168344_19b66a0a_120x120.jpg)








![Footbridge over the bywash, Garston Lock [no 102]. Looking towards an ivy-covered pillbox on the north side of the lock. by Christine Johnstone – 04 October 2013](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/71/13/3711359_630740eb_120x120.jpg)

